Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
A list of organizations and services in the Upstate on an interactive map.
Seriously?
Yes.
We are thrilled to announce an extension of our free tuition initiative through the upcoming 2022-2023 Academic Year!
How’s it going?
Enrollment has hit a record high at SCC! View and download the enrollment increase and comparisons report.
STILL Investing in Our Community
This extension is possible thanks to federal higher education aid funds and the continued support from our strategic partnerships with OneSpartanburg, Inc. and the Spartanburg Academic Movement. Education is the key to success, and the gateway to economic prosperity. In order to grow, we must continue our partnerships, working together to educate our citizens and provide businesses an educated and skilled workforce. We have joined forces to make attending college at SCC more affordable than ever.
Who is Eligible?
Free tuition at SCC is available to anyone who lives or works full-time in South Carolina, with a desire to begin or continue their education, including…
- Adults with some college
- Adults with no college
- Recent high school graduates
- Dual enrolled high school students
- Career changers
- Anyone who needs a do-over – start college again
All college-eligible students who enroll at SCC with a minimum of six credit hours (typically two courses) are eligible for SCC’s free tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year.
To qualify for SCC’s free tuition, students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), provide the appropriate documents needed to complete steps to determine grant eligibility, and have exhausted all other grants, aid, scholarships, etc. Assistance may include but is not limited to grants (Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant, S.C. Needs-Based Grant); and scholarships, SC Lottery Tuition Assistance Program (LTAP), etc.
Questions?
This is exciting news, and we are working to clearly and concisely compile all the details and information for you. We will continue to update this section as needed.
Please view or download our SCC Free Tuition FAQs for information (PDF)
Promotional Flyer: Download Free Tuition flyer (PDF)
Student Eligibility Checklist: Download Checklist (PDF)
Free Tuition! Where Do I Begin?
Already a SCC student?
If you are a current student or have applied within the last year, there is no need to submit a new application. You just need to register for classes (if you have not done so) and complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA.
Download our tuition free eligibility checklist to make sure you are eligible.
If you have any questions, email [email protected].
New to SCC?
Make sure you have completed your FAFSA, and you can begin by filling out an application (also free!).
Wait! I still have questions!
Thanks to the generosity of Judy and Brant Bynum, the amount of the award has increased from $500 to $1,000! This award is offered annually to rising college juniors majoring in Fine Art (2D or 3D) at a college or university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Accepting applications beginning February 1, 2022. The deadline to apply is April 29, 2022, at 5 PM. For details, please visit: www.artistsguildspartanburg.org/awards
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Greenville Humane Society’s mission is to preserve the lives and enhance the well-being of animals. Our Vaccine Clinic does just that. We’re proud to offer common preventive services like vaccines, testing, and more to help keep your pet healthy—without breaking the bank, starting at $10! Here, you’ll get the same stellar care you deserve, but our costs are lower than traditional veterinary clinics (plus, you’re supporting a great cause!).
Showcase of Excellence features the exceptional artistic talent of high school students in our area. This premier event is a juried fine arts competition that offers young artists their first taste of a professional gallery environment. Cash prizes are awarded for the top student artists and teachers.
High school teachers in North and South Carolina are invited to submit their students’ best work in painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and photography.
First Prize and Best in Show students are awarded a cash prize to encourage their artist pursuits. Winning teachers are awarded a Be Inspired Grant that they may use for classroom projects. These prizes are made possible by our generous donors.
The 2022 Showcase of Excellence will held from February 19 – March 12 in the Parker Gallery at TFAC.
Information about registration and Showcase rules can be found below.
Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.
Join us on Monday, March 7th at 11:30am – 1:00PM as we dive into becoming more culturally inclusive. Cultural awareness enables us to be better communicators and enhance our ability to build trusting and inclusive spaces that support ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. During this workshop, attendees will learn how to integrate cultural inclusivity practices into their own lives and work environments. We will explore strategies for cultural inclusivity across different sectors of the Greenville community and discuss real-world examples of service organizations using these strategies to improve collaboration.
Guest Speakers
Cornell P. Wright, MPA
Executive Director of the NC DHHS Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
Dr. Edward Anderson
Executive Director
OnTrack Greenville
Rut Rivera
PASOs Manager
PASOs Greenville
The Study Buddies Afterschool program is offered at four community centers throughout Greenville. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:30-6 p.m. Participants will receive homework assistance, life skills development, recreational activities, educational projects, and much more. A healthy meal is provided daily for each participant. This program is open to students in K through 8th grade.
Registration is currently open for city of Greenville residents.
Participants in the Study Buddies Afterschool program will receive homework assistance, life skills development, recreational activities, educational projects, and much more. A healthy meal is provided daily. This program is open to students in 5K through 8th grade.
We are committed to providing our students a safe, enriching, and healthy afterschool experience. View Afterschool Health and Wellness Policy (PDF)
Dates: August 17, 2021 – June 1, 2022 *Program does not run when there is no school for holidays, half days, teacher work days, vacations, or snow days (following Greenville County School calendar).
Time: 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Fees: $585 for City Residents
Discounts for families registering two or more children. Payment plan available in 9 installments with the first initial payment due upon registration.
Financial Assistance: City of Greenville residents with documented financial need will automatically qualify for a reduced fee after school program. Qualified participants must complete the application and submit all required documentation to be eligible for the reduced fee. Financial aid will automatically be added to the participants online account after their application and documentation has been approved. Applications are available online (see below under documents) or in person at David Hellams Community Center or Bobby Pearse Community Center.
Financial assistance rates are $270 for the year. Sibling discounts do not apply to financial assistance rates.
Locations:
- Bobby Pearse Community Center (FULL)
- Elementary: Stone Academy
- Middle: League Middle
- David Hellams Community Center
- Elementary: East North Street
- Middle: Greenville Middle
- Nicholtown Community Center
- Elementary: Lake Forest
- Middle: Northwood Middle
- West Greenville Community Center
- Elementary: AJ Whittenberg (transportation will be provided)
- Middle: League
- Legacy Charter School also provides transportation to the Center
Bussing Directly From The School To The Community Center: The City of Greenville DOES NOT provide transportation from the school to the afterschool site. Parents are responsible for arranging school bus transportation and also letting the school know that their child will be attending this afterschool program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Refunds are not available after the first week of the program.
- Prior to August 17, Parent/Guardian must submit all completed parent consent forms.
DOCUMENTS
Discover the fun and fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and simple choreography in the development of a Broadway repertoire. Students will learn proper vocal technique, storytelling through song, musical theatre-style choreography, and how to work within an ensemble. Apply your skills in an informal showcase for friends and family. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times.
Instructor: Anna Kimmell
Notes: This class will be held outdoors when the weather allows. When indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks.
Learn the ins and outs of sketch comedy in this eight-week course for adults led by Flat Rock Playhouse’s favorite comedic actor, Scott Treadway! Dive into the history of two-person comedy, learn about the straight man vs character actor and how to break down comedic beats and jokes in a script. Hone your skills in delivery, timing, and physicality as you pair up and perform a comedic scene, coached and directed by Scott. Laugh, learn and level up your comedy skills in this low-pressure, highly-humorous class.
Instructor: Scott Treadway
*** All participating students must be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination presented on the first day of class.
Masks are optional at this time.
Space is limited.
No previous experience is necessary.
This tour begins at the very birthplace of Greenville—Falls Park. The same allure of the gorgeous 40-foot natural waterfall that casts a spell on Falls Park visitors today must have had the same impact on the first colonial settler, Richard Pearis, when he arrived in c.1769. Less than a handful of American cities can boast such a waterfall in the heart of downtown. Visitors receive a chronological history of our city beginning with a view of the falls from the newest icon of the city’s cityscape—the award-winning pedestrian Liberty Bridge. At the foundation walls of an 1816 grist mill built by Vardry McBee, guests will learn about the factors that caused this small trading post town to grow into the textile center of the world.
Other highlights of the tour include discussion of some of the oldest buildings still existing along the banks of the river, including the 1882 Huguenot Mill and the Gower, Cox and Markley Carriage factory buildings that are now used for dining and entertainment. On the other side of the river banks, visitors will soak in the magnificent features of the $137 million Riverplace development with its unique mix of restaurants, offices, condominiums, artists’ open studios, a 30-foot cascading waterfall feature, hotel and more.
A stroll back up Main St. into the West End discusses a famous Greenvillian, Charles Townes. This tour will give you a great overview of our city’s past but you’ll also hear about the exciting current projects that are adding to the downtown experience as well as future projects that are going to be transforming us into the future.
Highlights include:
• Ruins of an 1816 grist mill built by the “Father of Greenville”, Vardry McBee
• The 1882 Huguenot Mill – learn how Greenville became the “Textile Center of the World”
• The 1857 Gower, Cox and Markley Carriage factory building, once the largest carriage company in the South
• Riverplace – stroll the river walk while learning about the beautiful complex of fine restaurants, shopping, condos, open artist studios, and more overlooking the Reedy River that has sparked a revitalization of the Historic West End
• The bronze memorial to Charles Townes, a Greenvillian who became the inventor of the laser.
Join us to talk about programming and tech. Bring your projects or studies to ask for help. Share a favorite technical paper, book, talk, or tweet, or just kick back with some kindred spirits in a friendly social setting.
GPG will probably be meeting online until the weekly COVID-19 new-case numbers for SC go down for several consecutive weeks.
With the new year comes a new feature for Interior Designers, Decorators, and home enthusiasts, Color My World. We will be tracking the Colors of the Year and Colors of the Seasons. These colors influence everything from fashion to housewares. Throughout the year we will run stories about how these colors are chosen and who chooses them. Best of all though, we will be featuring artwork from our artists that utilize or coordinate with the season’s colors. We’ll even be choosing some colors of our own!
Six week program open to veterans with all swim abilities. Join us at the Greenville County Aquatic Complex, 2700 W. Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville, SC.
Admission/Membership rates based on disability rating.
To register, contact Josh Agripino at:
[email protected] to confirm your spot!